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NORMANBY HALL GOLF COURSE (Not so sunny Scunny)

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  NORMANBY HALL GOLF CLUB http://www.normanbyhall.co.uk/normanby-hall-golf-course/ Type of course Parkland 18 holes Par 72 Course distance White   yds Yellow   yds Red   yds Holes 5 x Par 3 11 x Par 4   2 x Par 5 Played 06/08/21     Claim to Fame: Hailed as one of the best municipal courses in the country Another trip south, over the Humber Bridge, sees me turn out four miles north of Scunthorpe at Normanby Hall Golf Club and I can say without hesitation it lives up to its claim to fame. This well matured course holds many interesting and novel holes, challenging shot choice and club selection throughout. The greens are well cared for and the ball runs true, the downside on the day however was the high number of unattended pitch marks. It’s a sha...

HALLAMSHIRE GOLF CLUB (WHEN IN SHEFFIELD)

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  HALLAMSHIRE GOLF CLUB www.hallamshiregolfclub.co.uk Type of course Heathland 18 holes Par 69 Course distance White 6361 yds Yellow 5995 yds Red 5743 yds Holes 5 x Par 3 11 x Par 4   2 x Par 5 PlaYed 04/08/21     Claim to Fame: One of the best and most challenging golf courses in the North of England Today we travel West of Sheffield to play one of the top 100 courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A closer look at the badge advertising this reveals the course stands at number 33 for courses under £60. Who would of thought it, The Bandit, has a brother and he is a fully paid up member of Hallamshire Golf Course. He can also, more importantly, offer free rounds to his brother and his pals on a few occasions throughout the year. To be offered t...

Far Grange Golf Course, Skipsea (Why do you whisper, green grass?)

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  FAR GRANGE GOLF CLUB https://www.haven.com/parks/yorkshire/far-grange/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb Type of course Parkland 18 holes Par 70 Course distance White 5934 yds Yellow 5813 yds Red 5155 yds Holes 4 x Par 3 12 x Par 4 2   x Par 5 Played 23/07/21     Claim to Fame: P roud to offer superb Golf and Social facilities Skipsea, is a village and civil parish on the North Sea coast of the East Riding of Yorkshire with a population of 695 and a golf course to boot. The area is a holiday resort and the course is part of Haven Far Grange Caravan Holiday Park. A venue frequented by many, from as far afield as West Yorkshire and recommended by the Halifax Judge from the Wednesday game. Situated between the coastal resort...